Volunteers: 3 (Female only)
Language: English / Japanese
Host Institution: Takatsuki-Keiyukai
Airport: Kansai International Airport
Terminal: JR Takatsuki Station
Background:
Keiyukai is one of the healthcare corporations incorporated in Osaka, and have 7 facilities in Osaka and Kyoto. Some of them are clinics and others are day-care facilities or nursing homes for the aged requiring special care. They accept people who are physically or mentally challenged and are in need of help in their daily lives.
Work:
Volunteers will help in general duties of nursing care in the facilities for the elderly people aged 65 and up, and in need of full-time nursing care.
In the morning: helping with nursing cares.
In the afternoon: helping with activities (exercising and games) and daily general works.
You will also work in other facilities of the group (in Kyoto), too.
Accommodation:
Volunteers will be accommodated in the facility.
Facilities:
Bedding will be provided. There are a washer, a small kitchen, and a shower room. Internet access is available in the office. Public phone, a small shop, and Internet café are nearby.
Meals:
Three meals will be provided.
What to bring:
Please bring indoor shoes, toiletries, clothing suitable for the work, towels and sanitary goods. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by showing photos and maps, introducing recipes, and teaching children’s songs and plays that the elderly people would enjoy.
Note:
Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to enjoy this project, but it is not required.
Location:
Takatsuki-shi is located in Osaka prefecture. It is easily accessible from downtown Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. It is also close to Kyoto, the most famous ancient capital in Japan. Volunteers will enjoy visiting those cities and their landmarks on their day-offs.
URL: Takatsuki Keiyukai(JAPANESE): http://www.keiyukai.org/
Remarks:
Volunteers are expected to act kindly with consideration, and talk friendly. Those who value the communication with the elderly are welcome. If you can practice singing a song in Japanese songs, the elderly people will love it!